Tag: fforest fawr
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18 July 2026
The trails were busy again with people getting out before the day heats up. I stayed local again, heading down the Taff Trail then back up to do some loops in Fforest Fawr.
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15 July 2026
It was a hot run through the local forests today. I drank lots of water and took plenty of breaks.
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10 June 2026
Quick run after work. It didn’t rain.
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5 May 2026
I managed to get out for gentle run over lunch. I had stiff legs after some hill reps on Sunday. This is the view from Fforest Fawr as I stopped for a breather.
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21 April 2026
This was a rare evening run that I just managed to get in before it got dark. I saw a group of runners heading up the hill towards Castell Coch. I wondered if it was the White Rock Runners, as I know that’s where they do their hill rep sessions. I pootled around the forest,…
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8 April 2026
The colourful wrap has been removed from Castell Coch! I went up for a walk this morning and actually saw the removal. I grabbed this photo on my run after waiting for some visitors to move out of frame. There were lots of people enjoying picnics in the grounds.
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30 March 2026
I’m really enjoying getting back into regular running but I don’t want to overdo it. I chose a shorter route today and tried to take it easy.
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22 March 2026
It’s been a bit hazy after a few very clear days but it was still beautiful up on the Garth. I was a bit pushed for time today so I wasn’t able to increase the distance but I felt strong and pushed myself on some inclines.
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20 March 2026
The work on the main path through the sculpture trail appeared to have stopped so I headed that way. The ground has been churned up from the vehicles and machinery. There are still piles of wood chip and loose branches on the verges. I presume this will be cleared up and the accessible path reinstated.…
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14 March 2026
The forecast was good so I headed out for a longer run this morning. I stuck to the hard trails and not too many hills. This was the view of the Garth from Coed y Gedrys.